Shazzam! It's AzzamBy Des Ryan, ,
6:05 AM Sat 14 Dec 2013
Of course, she has no sails, but measuring 180m she's the longest yacht in the world. She has a power of 94,00hp, a top speed of over 30 knots and was built in a superyacht nanosecond of just four years. She's Azzam and she is now delivered to her somewhat mysterious owner! ...[more]

Yacht of the Week: Hanse 415By Des Ryan, ,
11:30 AM Tue 26 Nov 2013
So there's a new Hanse 415 out this year, combining precision building (well they're German aren't they) and excellent styling. Not only that, the new boat also shows a nice ease of handling which belies how well it sails. It's an ideal boat for a family cruiser, but can turn on a great show of speed. ...[more]

Seahawk arrives, first of Perini Navi 60m sailing yachtsBy Lee Mylchreest, ,
9:36 AM Fri 15 Nov 2013
The Perini Navi Group, known for their 40-60m sailing yachts, but probably best known among cruising sailors for their iconic yacht the Maltese Falcon, have delivered the first of their new generation of 60m yachts, Seahawk. It is designed in collaboration with New Zealander Ron Holland ...[more]

New Aventura 43, light, fast, stable, roomy - at a reasonable priceBy Des Ryan, ,
6:31 AM Mon 28 Oct 2013
Aventura 43 is the latest model from Aventura Catamarans. The ideal catamaran for family cruising or to put into a charter fleet.
This catamaran has no less than five interior versions, from three to six cabins with bathrooms. ...[more]

Yacht Feature: Hallberg Rassy 55By Lee Mylchreest,
1:06 AM Wed 23 Oct 2013
Hallberg Rassy have long been known as quality manufacturers of excellently designed cruising boats - to be relied on not to let you down in the middle of an ocean. So it's fitting that the newest of the new - the Hallberg Rassy 55 - should be nominated for the European Yacht of the Year in the Luxury Cruiser category, to be announced in January 2014. ...[more]

Is it a bird? Is it a fish? No, it's superyacht JAZZ.By nk, ,
4:59 PM Fri 18 Oct 2013
Is it a bird? Is it a fish? No, it's just the latest superyacht design, JAZZ. Pritzker prize-winning architect Zaha Hadid has collaborated with Hamburg-based shipbuilders Blohm+Voss to design this new superyacht. The design concept was launched at the latest exhibition of Zaha Hadid’s work at the David Gill Gallery in London.. ...[more]

Yacht Feature: Winner 9.00, 'European Yacht of the Year' nominationBy Nancy Knudsen,
4:29 PM Tue 1 Oct 2013
With boat builders building bigger and bigger boats every year - Jeanneau, Beneteau, Hanse, Dufour, Bavaria for example - it's great to see a nine metre boat getting a gong as a nomination for European Yacht of the Year. ...[more]

New from Jeanneau in 2013: Sun Odyssey 469 and 41DSBy Sail-World Cruising, ,
6:42 AM Tue 17 Sep 2013
Jeanneau's Sun Odyssey line, from 30 to 50 feet, is adding two major new models this year, the Sun Odyssey 469 and the Sun Odyssey 41 DS, as part of Jeanneau's news global strategy. Admittedly, at the same time they are adding no less than seven new powerboat models to their range, significant in that the emerging markets is where it's all happening for them. But back to the sailing boats... ...[more]

European Yacht of the Year nomination: The Allures 39.9By Des Ryan, ,
10:26 AM Mon 2 Sep 2013
Just getting nominated for European Boat of the Year is exciting for any boat builder or designer, and this week we introduce one of the boats nominated for this year's family cruiser category, the French-designed Allures 39.9. ...[more]

European Yacht of the Year nomination: The Allures 39.9By Des Ryan,
8:39 AM Mon 2 Sep 2013
Just getting nominated for European Boat of the Year is exciting for any boat builder or designer, and this week we introduce one of the boats nominated for this year's family cruiser category, the French-designed Allures 39.9. ...[more]

Bavaria Cruiser 37 nominated for European Yacht of the Year Award 2014By Bavaria,
7:35 AM Mon 22 Jul 2013
It’s only just been launched and yet the Cruiser 37 has already been nominated for the most prestigious award in the yachting and water sports industry. ...[more]

Beneteau and their new, flexible, Oceanis 38By Sail-World Cruising, ,
12:11 PM Sat 13 Jul 2013
Beneteau has a new model about to come out, the Oceanis 38, and claims more flexibility than seen before on this size of boat before, and a new way of looking at below decks, claiming the boat more resembles an airy loft than a traditional cabin arrangement. ...[more]

Swan announces new 'pure' cruising range of sailing boatsBy Des Ryan, ,
11:13 AM Sun 26 May 2013
Last year the famed Finnish boat builder Nautor's Swan built its 2000th yacht. This week, staying loyal to their naval architect German Frers, they have announced a new range of yachts by Frers, meant just for the cruising sailor. ...[more]

Superyacht or violin? Yacht designer finds the synergiesBy Lee Mylchreest/Sail-World Cruising, ,
6:39 AM Tue 14 May 2013
Just when we thought that every bizarre shape possible had been used by superyacht designers, created by every possible strange inspiration of the owner or the designer, there's another. A superyacht is to be designed in the mode of a Stradivarius violin, by UK designer Alex McDiarmid. ...[more]

Alpha 42 - new innovative performance cruising catamaranBy Des Ryan/ Sail-World Cruising round-up, ,
12:14 PM Wed 1 May 2013
There is a lot of hype around the introduction of a new Alpha 42 catamaran set to be introduced to the world yachting market in the next weeks. Reputed to be very cool looking and forecast to be produced at a very low price, can it really be true? ...[more]

Dufour 335 - spacious, cost effective, simple to sailBy Peter Franki/Sail-World Cruising,
5:34 PM Sat 13 Apr 2013
The Dufour 335 Grand Large gathers all the successful advantages of a much bigger boat. Even though this boat has been on the market since the end of 2011, it's worth a look as a cost effective solution to the dreams of many a cruising sailor looking for space in a shorter length of boat. ...[more]

Dufour 335 - spacious, cost effective, simple to sailBy Peter Franki/Sail-World Cruising,
3:32 PM Sat 13 Apr 2013
The Dufour 335 Grand Large gathers all the successful advantages of a much bigger boat. Even thought this boat has been on the market since the end of 2011, it's worth a look as a cost effective solution to the dreams of many a cruising sailor looking for space in a shorter length of boat. ...[more]

Jeanneau updates with two new sailing boat modelsBy Des Ryan, ,
10:54 AM Tue 9 Apr 2013
After three years of hard work and much innovation, Jeanneau is enlarging its product offer and offering two new sailing boat models in the coming year. The two new major new models are both in the Sun Odyssey range: the Sun Odyssey 469 and the Sun Odyssey 41 DS. ...[more]

The new Italian Vismara v34ds - go fast or go easy.By nk, ,
6:49 AM Tue 2 Apr 2013
You're environmentally conscious, you have a charging system where your sailing boat is kept, you're a day sailor who loves to go cruising for the day with friends and family, but you want great performance in a small package. ...[more]

New catamaran - sailing comfortably at 20 knotsBy Kate Elkington/Sail-World Cruising,
10:11 AM Fri 8 Mar 2013
How would you like to cross oceans, under sail, in comfort, and at around 20 knots? There's a new catamaran being introduced to the market in Australia which can do just that, but to see it first you'll have to make your way to Queensland's Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. ...[more]